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US trade deficit rose 1.7 per cent to $63.1 billion in October
WASHINGTON — The US trade deficit widened 1.7 per cent in October to $63.1 billion. The politically sensitive gap in the trade of…
Washington state to boost workers’ comp rates for Amazon
SEATTLE — A labour agency in Washington state has announced that it will increase workers' compensation rates for Amazon…
CP and Hapag-Lloyd extend rail transportation agreement, add Port of Saint John service
CALGARY — Canadian Pacific and Hapag-Lloyd AG have extended their long-term rail service agreement to the end of 2025. As well,…
With deficit nearing $400 billion, Liberals detail more spending
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are proposing $25 billion in new spending to help Canadian businesses and workers make it through a…
No text of Canada-UK trade deal as tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA — Canada's International Trade Minister Mary Ng was unable to offer a firm guarantee that MPs will see a bill to ratify the…
Pandemic, supply chain risks top business recovery threats: HSBC
VANCOUVER — The resurgence of COVID-19 is seen as the primary threat to growth and recovery by all businesses followed by reduced…
Global consumers embrace e-commerce, sustainability: IBM
ARMONK, NY — While the holiday shopping season will be different in many ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability is…
Air Canada looks to grow cargo business
MONTREAL — Air Canada pilots have ratified changes to their contract that will help the carrier grow its cargo business, as…
Crude by rail shipments bounce back from summer lows
CALGARY — Canadian exports of crude oil by rail are bouncing back after falling to an eight-year low in July.
The Canada Energy…
China slaps 200 per cent tax on Australia wine
BEIJING — China on Friday added wine to the growing list of Australian goods barred from its markets in a trade war against…
E-commerce boosts profitability, growth and resilience: BDC
MONTREAL — Although e-commerce has exploded since the COVID-19 pandemic and nearly 85 per cent of consumers now buy online, only…
Cargojet preparing for record holiday hauls
MISSISSAUGA — Cargojet Inc. says it is preparing for record levels of online shopping over the holidays as Canadians buy gifts…